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I-90 Re-Opened After One Car Rollover Crash West of Missoula

By Peter Christian 1 hour ago

A one-car rollover crash shut down part of I-90 west of Missoula for over an hour on Thursday afternoon.

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Category: Local News Tags: Frenchtown, I-90, Montana Highway Patrol, The Wye, Traffic Accident

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Memorial Day in Missoula – What is Open and What is Closed?

By sarahyovetich 3 hours ago

Here's what's open...and what's closed Monday.

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Category: Local News Tags: Memorial Day, Missoula, What's Open and Closed

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Reserve Your Memorial Weekend Campsite From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Online [AUDIO]

By Peter Christian Yesterday

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks continues a very popular campsite reservation program, enabling families to have a guaranteed space at many of Montana's state parks.

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Category: Local News, Newsletter Tags: Camping, Memorial Day, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, State Parks

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Missoula County Commissioners Hear Protests – Support for Removing Fairgrounds Racetrack [AUDIO]

By Peter Christian Yesterday

At the Wednesday, May 22 Missoula County Commissioners meeting several area residents spoke in favor of the commissioners' plan to "no longer consider the functionality of the racetrack in any future land use and planning."

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Category: Local News, Newsletter Tags: horse racing, Missoula County Commissioners, Western Montana Fair

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Severe Lightning Storm Turns Off Power for 2,000 Residents in East Missoula, Bonner and Milltown

By Jon King Yesterday

A severe lightning storm turned off the lights for approximately 2,000 Montana residents at around 3:00 p.m. May 22.

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Category: Local News Tags: Lightning, Missoula

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10 Captivating Images of the May 20, 2013 Oklahoma Tornado

By jacobmchugh Yesterday

The May 20, 2013 tornado that struck parts of the Midwest, especially Oklahoma, left behind a trail of destruction. These images capture the pain and resilience of those affected by the powerful storm.

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Category: Local News Tags: Weather

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Memorial Day Ceremonies Scheduled for Missoula [AUDIO]

By Peter Christian Yesterday

There are two primary holidays set aside to honor those who serve our country. One is Veteran's Day, the other is coming up on Monday, May 27, Memorial Day.

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Category: Local News, Newsletter Tags: Armed Forces, Caras Park, Memorial Day, Missoula County Courthouse, Rose Memorial Park, United Veteran's Council

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Steve Daines Co-Sponsors Act Calling for End of IRS Enforcement of the Affordable Care Act

By Jon King Yesterday

Today, May 27, Montana Representative Steve Daines announced that he would be co-sponsoring H.R.1990, also known as "The Keep the IRS off Your Health Care Act of 2013."

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Category: Local News Tags: IRS, steve daines

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Few Clues in Stolen ATV Case, Missoula Sheriff’s Department Looking for Help

By Jon King Yesterday

Sometime between 5:00 p.m. May 20, and the early morning hours of May 21, an unknown suspect broke into an unlocked garage near the 1600 block of Big Flat road in Missoula, and stole a Polaris ATV.

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Category: Local News Tags: ATV, Missoula, theft